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Brawley Municipal Airport

IATA BWCICAO KBWCLocal BWC🇺🇸 Brawley
Coordinates
32.9929°N, 115.5170°W
Elevation
-128 ft (-39 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
10.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
19:51
Civil dusk
20:19

About 14h 5m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Brawley Municipal Airport

Brawley Municipal Airport

Brawley Municipal Airport is one mile northeast of Brawley, in Imperial County, California, United States. It covers 160 acres (65 ha); its one runway, 8/26, is 4,402 x 60 ft asphalt.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced4,166 ft / 1,270 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRLOS ANGELES CNTR128.600 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ABEL SOUTH 0500-2200 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger7000 ft MSLFL180
KANE EAST 0500-2100 DAILY & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Brawley Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Brawley Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Brawley Municipal Airport is KBWC, and its IATA code is BWC.

Where is Brawley Municipal Airport located?

Brawley Municipal Airport is small airport located in Brawley, United States, at an elevation of -128 ft (-39 m).

How many runways does Brawley Municipal Airport have?

Brawley Municipal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,166 ft / 1,270 m.

What time zone is Brawley Municipal Airport in?

Brawley Municipal Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Brawley Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Brawley Municipal Airport is approximately 10.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Brawley Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Brawley Municipal Airport is Val-Air Airport (US-5803), about 2.7 nm to the ene, followed by Reeves Airstrip and Cliff Hatfield Memorial Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Brawley Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.